Project Engineer

Mesa Energy Systems • San Leandro, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, and controls contract functions between Mesa Energy Systems and clients for small projects. The role also assists and backs up Project Managers on larger HVAC retrofit construction projects. The company is a full-service HVAC, building automation, chiller, and retrofit contractor offering consulting services and customized energy solutions, including design assistance, engineering applications, and automated control systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or business management.
• At least 3 years of work experience in HVAC or building controls.
• Knowledge of submitting written proposals and scopes of work, scheduling and coordinating site contractors and other assigned personnel, and a thorough understanding of preventive maintenance schedules and operations.
• Ability to meet demanding customer requirements.
• Strong verbal and listening communication skills, excellent telephone etiquette, and a professional, friendly demeanor.
• Proven ability to multitask, handle a high volume of work with extreme accuracy, and adjust to changing priorities.
• Ability to anticipate needs, independently solve job-related problems, and act with appropriate urgency.
• Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet MVR requirements to operate a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules.
• Create and manage design submittals, requests for information (RFIs), and change orders.
• Work with the Quality Control Manager to create, review, and edit required quality-control documents.
• Manage designers, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure required design and installation information is provided correctly and on time.
• Review subcontractor and engineering performance and provide feedback to the Project Manager.
• Coordinate the purchase of necessary supplies, equipment, and services from appropriate sources; maintain proper inventory control, maintenance, and consumable supplies.
• Review and approve design submittals to ensure compliance.
• Assist and back up Project Managers on larger HVAC retrofit construction projects.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• College Coach.
• Employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level